US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over I-77

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 4.26 M N Jack. Co. Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000054A111

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over I-77 in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,009 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesI-77
Location4.26 M N Jack. Co. Rt 1
RouteInterstate 77
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05244, -81.59674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2019)
Projected traffic9,009 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$684,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Nbl over I-77 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over I-77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Nbl over I-77 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over I-77?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.